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Linda Njenga

Williams Lake

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prima Enterprises Ltd.
09.2020 - Current
  • Ensuring that the well-being and safety of individuals by consistently meeting their health and safety needs
  • Supporting and advocating for the rights of the individual, promoting their self-determination
  • Accessing the client's communication needs of the clients and utilizing available resources to develop, implement and evaluate plans and strategies which meet the specific communication needs of each client
  • Maintaining comprehensive documentation, including files, records, reports, incident reports, forms, observations, communications, notes and statistics on clients and the program as required
  • Performing various tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care and personal finance
  • Adhering to medication related policies, procedures and regulations, including tasks such as ordering, dispensing, administering, documenting, recording and reporting medication errors
  • Assisting individuals with their daily activities such as feeding, lifts, transfers, hygiene, grooming and toileting
  • Providing transportation and support to clients to appointments, programs, shopping, leisure activities
  • Conducting home/facility and yard maintenance which includes shopping, cleaning, laundry, shopping, inventory, mowing and watering lawns
  • Ensuring the health and safety of clients by following the health and safety policies and procedures
  • Offering guidance, support and feedback to clients, promoting appropriate behavior and appearance to foster positive relationships and integration within the community
  • Undertaking the role of a key worker as assigned, involving tasks such as compiling and completing documentation and reports
  • Managing petty cash and clients finances responsibility including accurate accounting, record keeping and teaching clients about fund usage and handling as well as making purchases and banking transactions

Nurse Next Door
12.2022 - 11.2023
  • Assisting clients with daily living activities including bathing, grooming, oral care and dressing
  • Providing individualized support and care, addressing their emotional, behavioral, and social needs of the client
  • Administering medications according to prescribed schedules and documented medication administration accurately
  • Monitoring vital signs and reporting any abnormalities or concerns to the supervisor, supervising nurses or family members
  • Identifying strengths, needs and goals of the client in order to develop individualized care plans and tracking progress
  • Planning and preparing nutritious meals based on clients' dietary requirements and preferences
  • Providing companionship and emotional support for clients with grief and trauma
  • Engaging clients in conversations and activities to enhance their well-being
  • Engaged clients in social and recreational activities, such as games, outings, and arts and crafts, to foster socialization and mental stimulation
  • Assisting the clients with mobility and transfer, ensuring client safety and using appropriate lifting techniques
  • Performing light housekeeping duties, including laundry, cleaning, and organizing the client's living space
  • Maintaining detailed records of care provided and communicated with the client's family members regarding any changes in health or well-being
  • Responding to emergencies and crises calmly and efficiently, following established protocols
  • Collaborating with the team to ensure the holistic care and well-being of clients

Education

Post-Bac Diploma - Tourism Experience Management

Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC
04-2020

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

United States International University
Nairobi, Kenya
08-2019

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Compassionate
  • Empathetic
  • Patient demeanor
  • Team player
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities
  • Familiarity with maintaining a clean and safe environment
  • Ability to stay focused in stressful situations
  • Problem solving skills
  • Calm under pressure

Certification

  • Naloxone certificate
  • CLBC privacy and information management certificate
  • Fire extinguisher certificate
  • First aid and CPR AED certificate
  • Food safe certificate
  • Medication Certificate
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
  • Chemical Handling
  • Biohazard Clean up
  • Sharps Policy
  • Workplace Health & Safety Training
  • FOIPPA

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests

  • Gardening
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Hiking
  • Running

Timeline

Nurse Next Door
12.2022 - 11.2023

Prima Enterprises Ltd.
09.2020 - Current

Post-Bac Diploma - Tourism Experience Management

Thompson Rivers University

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

United States International University

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